The Midwest Collage Society (MCS), founded in 2003, promotes collage as a fine art by providing exhibit opportunities and professional development activities to our 52 members.
Meetings are held at 1710 Plainfield Road, Darien IL, usually the first Sunday of the month from 12:30-2:30pm. No meetings in January and July unless otherwise posted.
Midwest Collage Society celebrates over 100 years of Collage As a Fine Art since 1912.

Friday, October 30, 2009

Camp Mack or bust... about 20 or so collage artists are heading or third Collage retreat together more details after we all get back. We would like this to be an annual events for MCS members and non members.

Friday, October 9, 2009

I couldn't help but need to know what to bring for the collage retreat. How about you?

I will bring my pc140 copier with some hp papers so if we need to make copies we have that till the toner goes out and then I'll put a donation bowl out.I'll bring my usual suppliesI do have a CD player and CD's I'll bring that.

Just got off the phone with Pat Pope.

ideas

Bring a blanket to lay on and then a sheet or a sleeping bag as the beds are not soft. I think I'll bring a few top sheets so I can tuck them in and be save for size all the way around. Make sure you bring a pillow too.

But this is the list she has on the paper.

Casual ClothingOver night necessities,pillow and towels, robe extra....(No hotel bath stuff there)Umbrella,Sleeping bag or bedding most of the beds are twin or doubleBottled water and snacks. No alcohol on camp grounds. (Only water is from the bathrooms)Projects you wish to work on supplies books dvd-(tv's are old though) Music CD that inspireCreativity or teach a technique and enthusiasm to create.

There is a microwave and small kitchen are by the upstairs bedding area,

We do need someone to bring coffee, cream and sugar, in dry form thanks... and maybe some filters. If you want bring your own tea too.How about your own coffee cup.popcorn if you likeand don't forget you camera and batteries etc,

Extension cords but there are a lot of outlets Pat said.

I'll bring my hair dryer and tack irons plus my extension cords. but if you use the tack iron technique you may want to bring your own too.

there are alot of tables there so we are set.

It's not camping out but it's not the hotel scene so we have to make it what we want... but the food is plentiful and good. I hear.

No smoking in the buildings please be respectful..

If you have any question after this email please contact Pat Pope at 630-852-2778

Looking forward to a great time together

There is still room for more collage people to come so please contact Pat Pope.

In view of the Marathon on Oct 11th, we will be postponing our trip to the Art Institute until Sunday Oct. 18 with the same basic plan as for this Sunday. Please pass this on to as many members as possibly.TaniaMCS President.

OCTOBER MEETINGSunday, October 11, 2009We will take our annual field trip in October. This year, we’ll visit the Art Institute to see a Victorian collage exhibit and the new modern wing. We will meet at 10:00 a.m. at the Columbus Circle entrance to the Art Institute. Passes will be available for free entrance through various members. We encourage you to carpool or take a train. Parking is discounted before 10 a.m.More information to follow at the September meeting.

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The Midwest Collage Society has a book of their last Exhibit, Balance-Off Balance, Curator Robin Rios of 4Arts Inc and Co-Curator of Zhou B. Art Center present this exhibit of Midwest Collage Society work.
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Members

The MCS has over fifty members from Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin. Most members reside in the Chicago area. All members are professional artists who exhibit regularly in urban and suburban galleries. Many exhibit in other states, and a few exhibit internationally. The backgrounds of our members are varied, and range from those with graduate training in the fine arts to the self-taught. Many work in fields outside of the art-related professions. The diverse experience of our members is one of the Midwest Collage Society's greatest assets, and has contributed to our growth.

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Ode to Collage Artists

We walk around always looking down,Searching for things to pick up off the ground.Leaves and paper or bits of string,We can use just about anything.While others may watch us and shake their head,We just cram the stuff in our pockets and forge on ahead.Home we go can't wait to start, what would we do if we didn't love Art?We empty our pockets to peruse all our treasures, amazed this junk gives us great pleasures.We crumple and tear, we sand and we paint, And we can't forget the glues and paste.Amazed with the things we can create from someone else waste.When were done some will say we just made it look old, But when we look upon it, All we see is Gold!

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History

The Midwest Collage Society (MCS), founded in 2003, promotes collage as a fine art by providing exhibit opportunities and professional development activities to our members.

Meetings and Dues

MCS generally meets on the first Sunday of each month (excluding January and July), from 12:30 to 3:00 PM in Darien, IL. Since many members live well beyond this area, the MCS uses its newsletter, group website, and regular e-mail communication to provide all members with timely information about planned exhibits and program content. Annual dues are twenty dollars ($20.00). Members also pay nominal fees for meeting workshops and exhibit entries. Membership dues are payable in April of each year.

Meetings are held at the Darien Municipal Center, 1710 Plainfield Road, Darien, IL.